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The Zone of Interest (2023)
Serious subject, boring movie
Although the movie deals with a serious subject, the Holocaust, it lacks a plot and there is no character development.
I cannot praise it and rate it high just because it deals with a serious matter, like most critics and viewers do.
I understand what the director of the movie wanted to show, the banality of evil, but in the end the movie was just boring.
As for the Holocaust subject, before blaming only the Germans for what they did let's think twice first. During the war the secret services from many countries knew about the camps and what was happening in those camps. Also, there were letters sent by some prisoners to the Vatican, so even the Catholic church and those in charge of it knew about the killings in those camps. Nobody did anything until it was too late. So, in my opinion the whole world is to blame for what happened. And we should learn from this.
Dig Deeper - Das Verschwinden von Birgit Meier (2021)
Excellent true crime documentary
Go see this documentary if you are a true crime series fan. It is very well documented and the story and subject are very interesting. I was glued to the screen to see the outcome. It is also very sad and frustrating because you can see that the police is not doing their job very well.
Other reviewers said that it is too long. I didn't find it too long.
Thank you Netflix once again for bringing another crime documentary.
The Motive (2020)
You don't need a motive when you are a psychopath
I just saw this documentary. It is very well made with a lot of real footage from the crimes.
The story is simple. A 14 years old boy kills his parents and his 2 sisters. He confesses the crime but not the motive.
In my opinion, after having seen dozens of documentaries with killers, he is just a psychopath. My theory is backed up by policemen, doctors, people who knew the boy after the murders and all of them said that he showed no remorse. No tears, nothing.
We are normal human beings and it is in our nature to find motives, reasons behind any action. But for a psychopath you don't necessarily need a reason to kill someone. I really think the boy killed his parents and sisters because he wanted to and could. Just simple as that.
Go see this documentary if you like true crime stories.
The Green Knight (2021)
A movie that makes you think
I haven't read the poem this movie is based on and I don't intend to. For me it is not important if the movie was accordingly with the poem. In contrast to other people here I liked the movie a lot. The cinematography is excellent, the actors are good, the special effects are also good and also the script is very good. It is one of those movies that is full of symbols, metaphors and makes you think. It makes you wonder about choices in life, betrayal, courage and life in general. It is not an action movie so go watch it with an open mind.
Allen v. Farrow (2021)
Pieces of puzzle
Excellent documentary from HBO with a lot of details. Many people complain that Woody didn't participate but the producers presented his opinion on the charges through audio tapes, testimonies from the trials and info from the police investigations. Take this documentary like a criminal investigation where you have a lot of pieces of puzzle. Put those pieces of puzzle together and you will find who is guilty. I know who is that person.
SanPa: Sins of the Savior (2020)
Excellent little piece of history from Netflix
I didn't know about this story from Italy. In short it is about a guy who created a community in late 70's in order to help drug addicts. One may say 'quite noble and nice'. Until we find out all the details. The documentary is very well made with a lot of real footage from the times the action took place. For me this documentary was more like a psychological and sociological study. It is clear that this guy was misogynist and megalomaniac. He clearly liked the power he had and the control he had over those teenagers. The people who came and worked in that community were nothing but some lost souls who needed guidance. And any psychologist will tell you that you cannot guide someone by using violence. The proof that the methods used were wrong is that people died there.
Watch this documentary if you want to know about this little piece of history from Italy.
Nevenka (2021)
Powerful documentary for all the women out there
Excellent true crime series. And I say crime because harassment is also a crime.
I didn't know about this story from Spain. The documentary is very well made explaining all the facts from the beginning. The producers made a great job.
What is sad is that although she was the victim she was also the one to be blamed by the society. This is the world we are still living, unfortunately. I respect her for the courage of not only confronting her harasser but also the public opinion.
The 43 (2019)
Corruption still kills in Mexico
The documentary is about the disappearance of 43 male students in Mexic in 2014. I never knew about the story and I was intrigued to know what happened. The two episodes are very well documented and they present a lot of facts.
Unfortunately, we still don't know for sure what happened to those students. But from the testimony of witnesses and from independent investigations it is clear that they were kidnapped and killed by the military and the police.
I knew that Mexic is corrupt. And I don't say that all the Mexicans are corrupt but when you have a government that tries to cover up the whole story and doesn't want to find the real criminals it is clear that the corruption is at the highest levels in politics.
I highly recommend everybody to see this documentary because the world needs to know about this sad story. The voices of those 43 students need to be heard.
Hasta los dientes (2018)
It will never stop
The corruption and drug war in Mexico apparently will never stop. The documentary is very well made and deals with the story of two innocent students who were murdered by the military soldiers who were chasing some drug traffickers. It is sad to see again the corruption in the police and politics and once again the fact that nobody in high ranking position is accountable for the tragedy.
I feel sorry for the families and for all the innocent people in Mexico who have to suffer because of the lack of decision of politicians to solve once and for all the drug problem which plagues this country.
The Little Things (2021)
Excellent crime movie with a twist
Unlike many people I liked this movie a lot. I love true crime documentaries and crime movies. And I always liked movies with a twist. The acting was great, the camera work was great, the script was very interesting, but the end of the movie is just brilliant.
The story and some of the scenes and dialogues reminded me of 'Seven'. Here too we have a young detective and an experienced detective. But while 'Seven' is very direct and visceral, 'The Little Things' is more psychological and real. It focuses more on the feelings and how one individual deals with choices in life, trauma and guilt.
You don't have to read the reviews. Just go and see it and make your own opinion afterwards. But if you like movies with a twist you will not regret it.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
Excellent series for real true crime fans
I watched all the four episodes in one shot. It was that good. I liked the 80's style used, I liked that it focused on the detectives work and I liked that they used a lot of graphic photos from the crime scenes. In my opinion you must not hide the brutality of murders when you want to present the truth. There is a lot of info and details about the murders and attacks.
About Richard Ramirez I can say he was a sick guy and he reminded me of another killer, Tommy Lynn Sells. Both of them killed in various ways, guns, beating, knives, strangulation and both of them killed old or young women, men and children. They were both very brutal.
And this brings the eternal question, if killers are born evil or they become evil. We will never know for sure, but what is certain is that childhood plays an important role in the future character and personality of an individual. Both Ramirez and Sells had rough childhoods. It doesn't justify the murders and attacks but once again proves that children need love and a safe environment.
Tiger (2021)
As always fame comes with big sacrifices
I didn't know much about Tiger Woods. I knew he was a golf champion for many years and he had some lawsuits and divorce. This was all I knew. I didn't know the background of all that. The producers of this 2 parts documentary made a great job. It is very well documented with a lot of footage from the golf games, from his childhood, interviews with friends, ex girlfriends, journalists and other players.
I am looking forward to see the second part but so far it is very interesting and very sad at the same time. Why sad? I will not say much because I want you to see it for yourself but so far as I can see it it is about a boy who didn't have the chance to build his own path in life, others decided that before he grew up.
Koirat eivät käytä housuja (2019)
Dealing with loss
Those who think that this movie is about sex or fetishes they are wrong. It is about loss and coping with loss.
People in general deal with loss in different ways. Some start to drink, some start to take drugs, some start to harm themselves and some get into kink and sadomaso world. It is a way to deal with your feelings and pain.
Go see this movie with an open mind and heart.
Las tres muertes de Marisela Escobedo (2020)
Sad story about another problem in Mexico
I didn't know about this story until I saw this documentary. I knew about the corruption and cartel problems in Mexico. But I didn't know that so many women are killed there and they don't receive justice. This is a story about a mother's fight against the corrupt system in Mexico. It is a sad story which reflects unfortunately the sad problems that exist there, corruption, violence, drugs and violence against women. Sad but true.
Killer Ratings (2019)
The media can help you rise but it can also ruin you in a second
I never knew about this guy or his TV show. Excellent storytelling and thumbs up for the creators of this documentary. It was very interesting. At the end of the final episode I cannot say if he was guilty or not. I think the truth was somewhere in the middle. What is clear is that the media dramatized everything and the prosecutors exaggerated the accusations. The sad part of everything is that there is a big problem with the corruption and criminality in Brazil. I don't say that every Brazilian is corrupt or a criminal but they have a big problem there and a lot of innocent people suffer because of that.
DNA (2019)
Excellent series about a sad subject
If you like crime series and you love detective movies you will love DNA. It is not the best nordic series but it is very good. The subject is very interesting, child trafficking, the actors are very good, the filming is great and above all it is like a mystery and it gets you right from the beginning till the end. It is also sad and dramatic but it has a lot of action too. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed.
Shadow of Truth (2016)
It turns out bad policemen and prosecutors are everywhere
I never knew about this case and I found this documentary by chance. I love crime series and all I can say is that 'Shadow of truth' is worth watching. The case looks simple at first, a tennage girl is murdered in the toilet at school, but it turns out is more complex. The crime was brutal. There are some very graphic photos from the crime. And there are 2 theories, the first one more plausible but full of holes and the second one more weird and insane but at the same time more probable. The crime itself was insane so I will go with the second theory. 'Shadow of truth' is very well documented with a lot of footage from the investigation, interrogations and family archive. It is a sad story in the end and I feel so sorry for the victim's family. I highly recommend this documentary for those who like true crime series.
The Murder of Laci Peterson (2017)
When the media is more powerful than the justice
Two days ago the California Supreme Court overturned the death sentence for Scott Peterson. I will not be surprised if in a few years his life sentence will be overturned too and he will be declared innocent.
I knew about this case and I agree with many people. Yes, Scott is a jerk, he is a liar, he cheated on his wife, but that doesn't necessarily mean he is a killer. He was declared guilty by the media and the police long before his trial. And the police made a show too. I cannot call it investigation. What kind of police men bring a witness unknown to anybody to a press conference who says she is the mistress of Scott? Really? This is unprofessional and it was just for the media and the people. And his trial was not fair in my opinion. The terms 'presumed innocent' and 'beyond reasonable doubt' should be the most important things in a trial, especially in a death penalty trial. Yes, I agree, that maybe he killed his wife and her baby, maybe, but the prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt how he did it and when he did it. He was sentenced to death just because of his behaviour after his wife disappearance and because of his relationship with another woman. To those that say it was a fair trial I want to tell them to think twice because one day it can happen to you. Anybody can get in a situation when you are charged with something and I don't think you will want to be treated like that, to be considered guilty without strong proof.
About the series all I can say is that they are very well documented and they bring interesting theories about what happened. I really think the police should have looked more into the burglary theory. I hope Scott's current attorneys will present this theory in an appeal and justice will be served. I am not defending Scott but more the idea that a trial should be fair and the jury should be presented with all the facts and theories before taking a decision.
The Umbrella Academy (2019)
Very entertaining for those who love superheroes movies
I saw the 2 seasons and all I can say is that it was a great ride. The cast is excellent, great acting, the effects are good, the script is well written and above all it is funny. The jokes are smart. Also it is psychological, it deals with family issues, friendship, love, betrayal. And it has a little bit of drama. Very original series. You will not get bored, it has a lot of action.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020)
Very informative and dramatic series
I will begin by saying that I don't understand the people who rate a series after they watched only one episode or two episodes. To me this is unprofessional and subjective. Most of us here are not movie critics but I do know that in order to rate a movie you have to see it all. A series is like a movie. You cannot rate a movie after you saw only half of it. And now let's come back to my review.
'I'll be gone in the dark' is about a crime writer, Michelle McNamara, and her obsessive journey to catch a killer. The investigative part of the documentary is very captivating and you find out a lot of information about the rapes and crimes. The movie is very well documented with a lot of footage from the personal archive of Michelle. Apart from this investigative part there is a dramatic part which involves the victims, most of them women. What is trully interesting and I didn't know is how the rapes were treated and regarded in United States in the 70's and 80's. There was this misconception that 'She must have done something' if a woman was harassed or abused. We evolved nowadays and with the 'Me too' movement we see little steps in the right direction. But even today women are blamed for a lot of things, even when something bad happens to them. Which is sad.
'I'll be gone in the dark' is a documentary for those who like crimes, cold cases, but also who like a little bit of drama. The sad part is that Michelle didn't live to see the killer jailed. He destroyed so many lives including hers.
Outcry (2020)
Another proof that criminal justice system in US is far from perfect
I have watched a lot of documentaries especially crime documentaries. This one is very good. The subject is very interesting and serious, child sexual abuse, conviction and fight to prove one's innocence.
I watched all the five episodes. 'Outcry' is well documented and is filmed throughout many years. Like in many other documentaries about people who fight to prove their innocence, here we see that when law people are incompetent or consider their egos to be more important than finding the truth, things can get really sad and people's lifes are affected forever. I am really sorry for the families involved in this documentary.
If you like crime documentaries I highly recommend you to watch 'Outcry'. You will be hooked, saddened and outraged.